The Knives of the Die Hard Movies

For those ground into a nub by Frosty and Rudolph, the Die Hard movies provide a welcome respite without leaving the Christmas movie genre. And yes, they are Christmas movies. While the series’ armory mostly centers around firearms, there are a few exceptions for the knife enthusiast.

Knives of Die Hard (1988) and Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)

Jack Crain designed two fighters that make brief appearances in the first two Die Hard films.

One scene in Die Hard 2: Die Harder also involves what appears to be a prop automatic, although it’s hard to tell from this short clip:

Knives of Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)

The third film contains what’s probably the most memorable knife scene in the franchise. This one involves a karambit. Despite it being a product of the prop department, it’s worth noting due to the rarity of karambits in Hollywood movies.